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How to get fromBucharest to Banatby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Banat by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)planeOTP - TSR
    2h 49m
    $144–248
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Timișoarabus3908 / ...
    12h 18m
    $30–54
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bucharest to RecaştrainIR: Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Arad
    10h 9m
    $55–59
  4. Drive 516.8 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest to Banatcar516.8 km
    6h 13m
    $83–119
  5. Bus via Lugoj

    1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Lugojbus
    12h 35m
    $40–44

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Banat, Romania?

Anima Wings, HiSky, and Tarom fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucharest to Recaş once daily. Tickets cost $49–53 and the journey takes 9h 48m.

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